Helene Braun

Helene is a New York-based markets reporter at CoinDesk, covering the latest news from Wall Street, the rise of the spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds and updates on crypto markets. She is a graduate of New York University's business and economic reporting program and has appeared on CBS News, YahooFinance and Nasdaq TradeTalks. She holds BTC and ETH.

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La Reserva Federal de EE. UU. eleva tasas al nivel más alto desde 2007 y bitcoin cae por debajo de US$19K

Es la tercera vez consecutiva que los miembros del Comité Federal de Mercado Abierto suben las tasas en 75 puntos básicos, lo que indica cuán graves se han vuelto las presiones inflacionarias en los Estados Unidos.

The Federal Reserve building in Washington, D.C. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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Fed Hikes Rates to Highest Since 2007; Bitcoin Slides Toward $19K

This is the third consecutive time that members of the Federal Open Market Committee raised rates by 75 basis points, signaling how serious inflationary pressures have gotten in the U.S. The bitcoin market doesn't like it.

Bitcoin and ether traded slightly higher following Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s latest comments on inflation and the economy. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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A Full Percentage Point Rate Hike? Bitcoin Traders Size Up Fed’s Desperation on Inflation

Chances of a 100 basis point rate hike rose fast following Tuesday's CPI report.

Traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange started pricing in a 32% chance of a 100 basis point rate hike by the Federal Rate in September. (CME)

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La inflación de los Estados Unidos de agosto es más alta de lo previsto y bitcoin cae 4%

La inflación núcleo, más seguida por traders, aumentó 0,6% en agosto, un incremento mucho más alto que el de julio.

(Archivo de CoinDesk)

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US CPI Report Shows Inflation Hotter Than Expected, Bitcoin Plunges 9.6%

Core inflation, which is more closely watched by traders, rose 0.6 percent in August, a larger increase than in July.

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US Inflation Data Could Test Bitcoin’s Rally

The price of BTC gained 15% over the weekend as traders wait for positive U.S. inflation data.

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Federal Reserve to Act 'Forthrightly, Strongly' Until Inflation 'Job Is Done,' Powell Says

The U.S. central bank is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by another 75 basis points this month.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during his speech September 8, 2022 (Cato Institute)

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Fed Vice Chair Brainard Calls for Crypto-Specific Regulations, Notes Stablecoin Risks

While crypto "has all the same risks that we’re very familiar with from traditional finance,” its quirks need tailored solutions, Lael Brainard said.

Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

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Hawkish Fed Chatter Has Wall Street Betting on Big Rate Hike, Crypto Traders Shorting Bitcoin

Some of the central bank's officials want to see "several months" of low inflation to gain confidence that price pressure is easing.

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The Fed Wants You to Lose Money in Stocks and Probably Crypto, Too

Monetary policy works through financial conditions, including equities and consequently crypto, which has been highly correlated with the equity market.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will speak at a press conference after this week's FOMC meeting. (Federal Reserve via Wikimedia Commons)